Ruiyan Xu Books

Ruiyan Xu, author of The Lost and Forgotten Languages of Shanghai, delves into complex themes of identity and cultural heritage within her work. Her prose is marked by insightful observation and a sensitive rendering of human relationships. The author explores feelings of belonging and alienation, often set against the backdrop of her own multicultural upbringing. Xu masterfully weaves together threads of past and present, offering readers a deeply resonant experience.